Local and regional governments as service providers

On 1 March, the Council of European Municipalities and Regions, together with Housing Europe, Eurocities, the International Union of Tenants, FEANTSA, and Confrontations Europe signed a declaration including a 10-point plan to call for a clear commitment to boost public investment from the EU and European Housing Ministers.

The declaration sets the ground for the informal conference of EU Ministers responsible for Housing that will take place in Nice on March 8^th. This is a call to end unacceptable levels of rising housing exclusion, and make access to decent and affordable housing for all.

The 10-point plan is declined under three main categories: a long-term investment in social, cooperative and public housing; a fair energy transition that makes green citizenship a reality for all, and more inclusive and attractive Next-Generation neighbourhoods.